Moving on, letting go: Why Jodi's life tips are going viral

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

MANILA - Jodi Sta. Maria, whose story of forgiveness and moving on made headlines in recent years, has become a source of inspiration and motivation to her millions of followers on Twitter, with her daily life tips gaining wide traction on the microblogging site.

The 35-year-old actress, a Christian, has been sharing motivational lines on self-worth and confidence, and sagely advice on forgiveness and moving on -- topics that evidently resonate with her fans.

Stop saying yes to everything and everyone. Stop agreeing with people just so you don't upset them. You are not a pushover. You weren't put on this world to be stressed so others can be happy and relaxed. Protect yourself.❤️🌈

Sta. Maria has a deep well to draw from, going by what's known of her personal life. In 2011, she separated from Pampi Lacson after six years of marriage. They have one child together, Thirdy, now 12. The bitter breakup caused her to become an alcoholic, before having to turn to anti-anxiety drugs, she belatedly confirmed in 2016.

Years following the separation were also tumultuous for Sta. Maria, whose feud with the then-new partner of Lacson, actress Iwa Moto, courted controversy.

The two have since reconciled, with their respective families even spending overseas trips together. Their social media posts indicate Sta. Maria and Moto regularly bond with their respective children with Lacson. Sta. Maria's current partner, actor-politician Jolo Revilla, also appears to be a staple in their family gatherings.

When certain people make you doubt yourself or make you feel insecure, reinforce your self-esteem. Just because one person leads you to question yourself doesn't mean you are inadequate. Be confident in your own self-worth.

Stop thinking your situation will never change. We have a tendency to think problems will be there forever and we will never heal. Nothing is permanent. Don't confuse a season for a lifetime. You'll heal. You'll change. You'll move on. Things will work out

It's not WHAT we have but WHO we have that matters most. When we are on our death beds, I guess we won't be asking for bank accounts and accolades instead we will be looking for people. If relationships will matter most then, shouldn't they matter most now?

No matter how much it hurts now, one day you will realize your struggles made you change for the better. Sometimes, when we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.

No matter how difficult things may seem, there is always hope. No matter how powerless we feel or how horrible things may seem, we can't give up. We have to keep going. Whatever we are battling at the moment, it will pass. We will make it through

Stop saying yes to everything and everyone. Stop agreeing with people just so you don't upset them. You are not a pushover. You weren't put on this world to be stressed so others can be happy and relaxed. Protect yourself.